Across the 2018, 2019 and 2022 model years, the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 498.2 lb (226 kg) to 506.8 lb (229.9 kg).
Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin weight overview
This is firmly on the heavier side. The real penalty is not necessarily normal riding; it is low-speed work, awkward parking and moving the bike around manually.
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How heavy is the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin is heavier than about 91.8% of 67 Honda enduro/off-road motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2018, 2019, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 498.2 lb (226 kg) to 506.8 lb (229.9 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 998 cc to 1,084 cc |
| Power | 100.6 hp |
| Torque | 72.3 lb-ft (98 Nm) to 77.4 lb-ft (105 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.96 US gal (18.77 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 30.8 lb (14 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2018 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 20.19 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 4.95 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 14.26 lb-ft / 100 lb to 15.54 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.97 cc / lb to 2.18 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 46 lb / 100 cc to 50.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.1% to 6.2% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin weight FAQ
How heavy is the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 498.2 lb (226 kg) to 506.8 lb (229.9 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin heavy compared with other Honda enduro/off-road motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 92nd weight percentile in its Honda category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin weight change by model year?
Not every covered year uses the same figure. The page groups identical values together and lists the later model years where the supplied weight specification changes.
How much does the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 4.96 US gal (18.77 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 30.8 lb (14 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Honda curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 682.5 lb (309.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 20.19 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 98th percentile within the compatible Honda enduro / offroad power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 14.26 lb-ft per 100 lb to 15.54 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How many cc does the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.97 cc per lb to 2.18 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How does the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin compare with the median Honda enduro/off-road motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 209.3 lb (94.9 kg) heavier than the compatible median Honda enduro/off-road motorcycle weight used on this page.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Honda Powersports website.